Snowshoeing - Donut Falls, Big Cottonwood Cyn 1/10/26

Sample Itinerary:

Hike - 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Directions: Winter Trailhead, Big Cottonwood Cyn

Activity: Hike/Snowshoe Donut Falls - 3.2 miles round trip (winter with gate closed - 0.5 mile paved road, 0.25 mi dirt/snow road to summer trailhead noted by bathroom). 1.5 miles round trip from the summer trailhead. Take the road since the bridge is out on the trail (though it is still crossable - people have set up logs across the river). The gorge at the end has high danger of rock fall or avalanche so be aware of conditions. Best with donuts at the falls :). We used microspikes on the icy trail. Not enough snow for snowshoes unless you went off trail.

Bathroom - at the winter parking lot

Cell Reception - mostly

Gear: Snowshoes/micro spikes (weather permitting), waterproof boots, waterproof pants, long sleeve shirt, long sleeve fleece, light waterproof jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camelback or regular back pack, 1-2 Liters water, 3-4 snacks